You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent them from nesting in your hair. (Swedish Proverb) - More Swedish Proverbs...
You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair. (Chinese Proverb) - More Chinese Proverbs...
When identified with the ego, the Self appears other than what it is. It may appear smaller than a hair's breadth. But know the Self to be infinite. (Traditional Proverb) - More Traditional Proverbs...